by Arvee Robinson | Persuasive Speaking Techniques, Public Speaking Techniques, Story Telling, Using Humor
The 6th non-negotiable rule of public speaking is telling stories effectively. We have talked about the 4 stories you must have in your presentation. This is a non-negotiable rule because you must select the right stories for the right amount of time you have to...
by Arvee Robinson | Persuasive Speaking Techniques, Public Speaking Techniques, Selling from the Stage, Speech Tips and Tricks
Closing in the virtual world is different than on a live stage. It is challenging. Below are 5 sample virtual closes. Select the one that fits you, your audience, and the time you have to speak. Close #1: Virtual Raffle This close is similar to a live raffle. On the...
by Arvee Robinson | Persuasive Speaking Techniques, Speech Development, Speech Tips and Tricks, Story Telling
Stories with a lesson are the most powerful stories because we leave the audience with whatever the lesson is or the morale of the story. They move people emotionally and get them to think in a new way. My Camel Story with a Lesson My most popular story with a lesson...
by Arvee Robinson | Persuasive Speaking Techniques, Public Speaking Techniques, Speech Tips and Tricks, Story Telling
The second most important story to have in every speech is your success story. Some call this a testimonial. It’s a success story you tell on behalf of one of your clients. To set up the story, you start with where the client was at before they worked with you. For...
by Arvee Robinson | Persuasive Speaking Techniques, Public Speaking Techniques, Speech Development, Speech Tips and Tricks
Stories are an important element to master and include in every speech. Stories act as invisible selling and they suspend time. You’ll be the talk of the event when you deliver great stories. Stories open the hearts of your listeners which is a direct line to their...
by Arvee Robinson | Persuasive Speaking Techniques, Public Speaking Techniques, Selling from the Stage, Speech Development
There is a unique piece in a presentation that can make a HUGE difference in your success and bottom line as a speaker. I call it the “problem, pain, and suffering” piece. Most speakers don’t know they should have it. However, it is the key to selling. Here’s how it...
